“We’re looking for people who are art enthusiasts, whether they have questions about paintings on their wall, or whether they know exactly what they have on their wall …”

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Sketch for Lake in Algonquin Park, by Tom Thomson. Photo: Heffel Fine Art Auction House

Who knows if lightning can strike thrice but art enthusiasts curious about the value of their artwork—be that a painting or sculpture—can make an appointment to meet Kratzer next Tuesday or Wednesday (July 9 & 10) to find out what they’ve got on their hands. Kratzer is coming to Victoria on the hunt for art to auction.

Kratzer, who is based out of Vancouver, says there are a lot of collections that have been well-established in Victoria.

Island has artistry

“There’s, of course, a few artists that are of particular interest to Canadian art, like Emily Carr and E.J. Hughes, who are well-known around the world. But of course, they lived on Vancouver Island, so we tend to see a higher concentration of works by those very important artists.”

The appraiser, in this case, Kratzer—will visit people’s homes to examine the art, and—will look at a painting’s brush strokes and composition as well as what kind of materials were used.

Thomson—who is not a member of the Group of Seven, having died before the group formed—liked to use small boards so he could easily move them, for example. 

The painting itself is not the only way to glean information—the back also can be a treasure trove of clues to its origin. Is there a signature on the back? A title, or inscription? Sometimes the artist puts the date there. Gallery labels will indicate whether the artwork has been sold or displayed previously.

“We’re looking for people who are art enthusiasts, whether they have questions about paintings on their wall, or whether they know exactly what they have on their walls and want to learn more about them, or have up-to-date valuations,” Kratzer says.

Here’s how to book a meeting

If you have a sculpture or painting—it doesn’t have to be from Thomson, Carr, Hughes, or Andrews—you can book an appointment by contacting mail@heffel.com or calling 604-732-6505.

“We have had such a positive response that we will be coming back for another visit,” Kratzer tells Capital Daily. “So, we’d still encourage people to contact us, and we’d be happy to come back later in the summer.”

This signed (on the back) 1950 work from Edward John (E.J.) Hughes entitled Steamer Arriving at Nanaimo is oil on canvas. It sold for $841,250 (including buyer’s premium) in 2020. Here are some other results from Heffel auctions.

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Picks of the week

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Harry and Paul are … Devious
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Buried
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Sonic Fields
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A Single Serving
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The Widow Podcast
Losing a loved one is a unique form of singleness, but nonetheless one that deserves its own space for stigma-free discussion. In this podcast, “widow coach” Karen Sutton offers affirmations and advice to make the best of things after the worst happens. She fearlessly confronts grief’s impact on the body, how Covid brought a new form of loss to millions, and so much more – never wavering from her belief that we must “lean into” our grief and accept it as a fact of life, rather than denying its impact on our wellbeing.

The Single Mom Podcast
Heather Wells, a single parent of three, knows it’s a lot to raise a family on your own. In this podcast she shares advice and support with a dash of humour to help navigate solo and co-parenting. Crucially, Wells deals not only with how to look after your kids but also everything else that becomes harder as a single parent: succeeding at work, maintaining friendships and finding time for hobbies and exercise. Wells also refuses to shy away from current affairs, explaining Roe v Wade and the controversial Texas “heartbeat law”, and stridently laying out what they mean for parental rights.

Solo
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A Girl’s Guide to Travelling Alone
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If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore one of Canada’s most legendary private collections, this is it.

For a limited time only, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria will be hosting Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art—the story of one family’s visionary engagement with Canadian and Indigenous art.

Organized and circulated by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the much-anticipated exhibition opened on June 29th, and will be on view through October 27th.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity to see some of the best privately owned Canadian art in the world,” said Steven McNeil, AGGV Chief Curator and Director of Collections & Exhibitions.

“The Sobey family have been collecting art for three generations, and the result is a truly overwhelming collection of wonders – filled with over 120 works by some of Canada’s best known and most celebrated artists, including Emily Carr, the Group of Seven and Kent Monkman. The AGGV will be the final stop for this nationally touring exhibition. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see these works together.”

The unique art collection has made its way across Canada, with Victoria being its final stop on the national tour, and the only stop in British Columbia.

If you’re looking to check out this incredible collection for yourself, we’ve partnered with Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to give away two admission tickets for Generations PLUS a copy of the hardcover exhibition catalogue—you’ll find those contest details below!

Generations brings together works by early European newcomers like Cornelius Krieghoff; titans of Canadian 20th century art, the Group of Seven, Tom Thomson, David Milne and Emily Carr and a rich display of works by the Quebec Impressionists.

You will also find Automatiste painters Jean Paul Riopelle and Paul- Émile Borduas; and works by trail-blazing artists of today, including contemporary Indigenous artists Kent Monkman, Brenda Draney, Brian Jungen and Annie Pootoogook, as well as leading international artist Peter Doig.

A recurring theme in the exhibition is the North Atlantic, its role in history, and its impact on artists’ imaginations.

Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art is curated by McMichael Canadian Art Collection Executive Director and Chief Curator Sarah Milroy.

A free Public Open House for Generations will be held on Saturday, July 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission will be free all day, thanks to Feel Free, generously supported by TD Bank Group.

CONTEST 

For a chance to win two admission tickets to Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria plus a copy of the hardcover exhibition catalogue, please do one or more of the following:

1. LIKE AGGV on Facebook and comment below telling us once you have. (1 entry)
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Contest entries will be accepted from the time and date of publishing until 11:59 pm on July 10th. One winner will be chosen at random and contacted through the platform they used to enter.

Contest Guidelines

Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art

• Where: 1040 Moss Street
• When:
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Admission: $15
  • Admission is free for AGGV members, those 25 and under, Indigenous Peoples and support workers

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